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Cottage Cheese Cookies & Cream Bowl Recipe

4.8 from 52 reviews

This Cottage Cheese Cookies & Cream Bowl is a quick and delicious dessert that combines creamy cottage cheese with sweet cookies and chocolate chips. It’s a healthy twist on a classic cookies and cream flavor, perfect for a light snack or dessert. With optional additions like cream cheese and whipped cream, it can be made extra creamy and indulgent or kept simple and nutritious.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
  • 2 cookies, crushed
  • 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (optional)

Toppings

  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
  • Extra crushed cookies (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese (if using), vanilla extract, and honey. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are smooth and fully incorporated. For a silkier texture, you can quickly blend the mixture in a food processor for a few seconds.
  2. Add cookies and chocolate chips: Stir in the crushed cookies and dark chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture, giving the bowl its classic cookies & cream flavor and texture.
  3. Serve and garnish: Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl. Top with extra crushed cookies and a dollop of whipped cream if desired, to enhance the dessert’s appeal and add richness.
  4. Chill (optional): Enjoy immediately as a creamy snack, or place the bowl in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to thicken for a dessert-like experience.

Notes

  • The cream cheese is optional and adds extra creaminess and richness to the bowl.
  • Honey can be substituted with maple syrup or any sweetener of your choice.
  • Use your favorite type of cookies for crushing—chocolate sandwich cookies work best for that authentic cookies & cream taste.
  • Blending the mixture ensures a smoother texture but is not mandatory if you prefer some chunkiness.
  • Chilling the bowl makes it thicker and more dessert-like, ideal for warm days or when serving as a treat.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.

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